The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-07
THE SENATORIAL FIGHT.
Yesterdays Developments in the Con-
test Between Democratic Aspirants..
Gray Feels Somewhat Encouraged Over the
Action of the Democratic naioss-Hol.
man Declares Himself in the Race.

The senatorial question received less atten-
ton yesterday than for several days, owing, per
maps, to the excitement among the members of
the General Assembly over the opening proceed
ings in the Senate There was not any material
change in the situation, though the action of
the Senate is regarded as a stroke in favor of
Gray, and the fondest hopes Of that gentleman
now are that Green Smith will continue to
hold the fort Gray is An avowed candidate I'M
der these conditions, and has his forces well in
hand Speaking of the matter yesterday, his
son and private secretary said that "All we want
is for Smith to hold on. We don't want any
thing better" With the Frightening of Grays
hopes, Mcdonald is, of course, cor
respondingIy weakened, though it seems
apparent that he still has much the
largest following. There are indications that
the fight between Gray and Mcdonald may be-
come so bitter that third man may have to be
considered, and in that event there will be
chance for Holman. or Bynum. and there is
some talk of Judge Turpie as dark horse by
the men who in the habit OF proposing him
for every office in sight. Bynum IS
upon the ground, and while he is not
openly working for the nomination,
he is planning to reach out after the place whsn
the proper occasion comes, if it does come
Judge Turpie is in no wise a candidate, but is
regarded by many of the Democrats very
available man on whom to compromise should
agreement be reached on any Of the avowed
candidates.
Homans arrival in the city, yesterday, and
his formal announcement that he has decided to
become a candidate, created somewhat of a SEN
sation among the members. though his move
was not altogether unexpected. Dr. W. D. Fl.
Hunter of LawrenceourR, is here, working in
Homans interest, and said last night that he con-
sidered the chances of the 'Great Director" quite
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favor by the Democrats who denounce Cleve-
lands civil-service policy, for the reason that
Holman is a supporter OF the Presidents policy.
Said Democrat last night: 1T was Cleveland's
Infamous civil-service nonsense that lost US the
State, and it is ont of the question to talk
about electine United States Senator who
upholds his doctrine" However this may be,
Holman has a following and is destined to be-
come formidable candidate From the mo-
ment of his arrival he began to receive encour
agement and last evening formally announced
himself a candidate for Senator. Tho Re-
publicans, suppose, still expect to return Gen.
Harrison to the Senator was his A<st remark
to Journal reporter who called upon him last
night
When he was answered in the affirmative, and
asked whether not it was true he had aspira-
| tons in that direction. he said: This is free
country, and the right to be candidate is
fight is going to be an interesting one, and
have been urged by my friends to become n can
didate. After coming hero and looking over the
field, have put myself in the lands OF my
friends"
ut can be said, then, that you are a candi-
datef'
Yes you may say that am in the race"
When asked about how long he would remain
in the city. Mr. Holman said:
ut depends upon what comes up in Congress.
shall return whenever any important iegsla-
ton comes up. We expecting the tariff bill
to be before us Saturday, and if it is not de-
layed shall start back tomorrow evening"